Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation
The Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $292,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Massachusetts, California, and Ohio.
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation at a glance
In short: Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation gave $293K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Massachusetts. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $292,500
- +47.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,281
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $1,187,502
- -16.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc ($82K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 72 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Massachusetts, 74%; California, 15%; Ohio, 10%; and North Carolina, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 417% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2020) to $293K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marthas Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Incorporated Edgartown, MA | Capital campaign to build a new Club on Martha's Vineyard | $62,500 |
| Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc Vineyard HVN, MA | Bruce The Shark | $30,000 |
| National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Sanctuary at Homestead Milford, OH | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society Inc Vineyard HVN, MA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc Vineyard HVN, MA | Centennial Campaign | $25,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc Vineyard HVN, MA | Collections Purchase | $15,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | UCSB Arts & Lectures | $15,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc Vineyard HVN, MA | Charitable Event | $12,000 |
| Island Grown Initiative Ltd Vineyard HVN, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,187,502 | $85,398 | $320,462 | $292,500 | 16 | $304,993 | $72,022 | $73,096 |
| 2024 | $1,422,566 | $114,941 | $233,070 | $199,000 | 14 | $211,773 | $102,773 | $82,815 |
| 2023 | $1,540,695 | $237,718 | $323,022 | $288,658 | 17 | $304,352 | $231,779 | $80,338 |
| 2022 | $1,625,999 | $176,771 | $227,257 | $195,500 | 11 | $205,550 | $237,645 | $86,720 |
| 2021 | $1,676,485 | $171,300 | $268,710 | $229,500 | 14 | $243,384 | $184,489 | $106,135 |
| 2020 | $1,773,895 | $89,851 | $207,638 | $173,500 | 11 | — | $130,938 | $100,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a Martha’s Vineyard museum, conservation and land-preservation organizations, a local food-system nonprofit, a boys and girls club, and arts and cultural organizations. These are examples of the kinds of organizations it supported, not a stated list of funding priorities.
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum says it inspires people to discover and strengthen their connections to the island and its diverse heritage. The Vineyard Conservation Society describes its work as conservation, advocacy, public education, and environmental protection. Island Grown Initiative says it works to build a regenerative and equitable food system on Martha’s Vineyard, while Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation says it works to conserve the island’s landscape and rural character.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $292,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $62,500, with a median of $13,500.
Among its largest reported grants were $62,500 to Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Incorporated for a capital campaign to build a new club; $30,000 each to Martha’s Vineyard Museum, National Film Preserve, Sanctuary at Homestead, and Vineyard Conservation Society; and $25,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Museum for its Centennial Campaign. Other reported grants included $15,000 to UC Santa Barbara Foundation for UCSB Arts & Lectures, $10,000 to Island Grown Initiative, and $10,000 to Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Blum as Co-President, Director, and Secretary, and Jonathan Blum as Co-President, Director, and Treasurer. It also lists Amanda Vance Blum, Andrew Davis Blum, and Christopher Guion Blum as Vice Presidents.
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation is led by Jennifer Blum, Co- President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Blum
Co- President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Blum
Co- President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Vance Blum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Davis Blum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Guion Blum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation
How much does Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation give each year?
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation gave $293K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 14 grants.
What is Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's typical grant size?
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $18,281, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation give grants?
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard HVN, MA (8 grants).
Does Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's largest grantees?
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc ($82,000 across 4 grants), Marthas Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Incorporated ($62,500) and National Film Preserve Ltd ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation?
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a Martha’s Vineyard museum, conservation and land-preservation organizations, a local food-system nonprofit, a boys and girls club, and arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's EIN?
Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1358018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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